~ All things botanical in photos and words—in my West Seattle garden and elsewhere; seeing and creating art and assorted musings.

WHAT I CANNED THIS YEAR—THE FINAL TALLY

DESPITE THE UNSEASONABLY COOL SUMMER HERE I was able to put up quite a bit of produce from the vegetable garden. The paltry crop of peppers–seven pounds of mixed green (read unripe) peppers, Anaheim/long green, anchos, sweet Italian/pimento types, and jalapeno were combined with ripe, slightly ripe and green tomatoes, and became Tomato-Chile Salsa a week ago. The tomato plants came out of the ground to make way for fall planting of garlic on Wednesday of last week and five pounds of green tomatoes were turned into Green Tomato Chutney.

The only canning left on my agenda is Cranberry Wine Jelly to serve with Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners and to give as gifts. So that, should wrap it up for the year. Much of what I have preserved will be given away to family and friends over the next year.

Has anyone thought about or participated in a Canning Exchange (modeled on a cookie exchange)? I’m thinking that could be fun!